Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.154 · Subchapter D. TRIAL
PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE BY DEFENDANT IN JAIL.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) If a defendant who is detained in jail enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, the justice or judge may, after complying with Article 15.17 and advising the defendant of the defendant's right to trial by jury, as appropriate:
(1) accept the defendant's plea;
(2) assess a fine, determine costs, and accept payment of the fine and costs;
(3) give the defendant credit for time served;
(4) determine whether the defendant is indigent; or
(5) discharge the defendant.
(b) Notwithstanding Article 45A.201(a), following a plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered by a defendant detained in jail, a motion for new trial must be made not later than the 10th day after the imposition of judgment and sentence. The justice or judge shall grant a motion for new trial made under this subsection.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.45A.htm
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